Messi could stand in Ronaldo's way to the Champions League Golden Boot this season
Cristiano Ronaldo's biggest threat for the UEFA Champions League Golden Boot this season remains his eternal rival, Lionel Messi. The Argentine is a man on a mission in the European tournament this term and he has taken the competition by its neck with his blistering efforts so far.
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The playmaker has been in a league of his own in Europe ever since the campaign began, producing a couple of extraordinary performances and sending the ball into the back of the net with great ease. He is currently on top of the goal-scoring chart with an impressive 5 goals to his name in just 2 appearances - 5 ahead of the Portuguese and 2 ahead of his closest rivals.
Messi recently spoke of his determination to conquer Europe and return the Champions League trophy to the Nou Camp, and with his impressive start to the campaign, he is on track to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo as the best finisher in the tournament this season.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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